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101 records in IE in 1990

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Question· oralPQ 19asked

83 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Education the steps she intends to take to improve the ratio of special stu-dents-remedial teachers at second level in order that the students with learning difficulties are given a proper level of tuition which adequately responds to their needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

83 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Education the steps she intends to take to improve the ratio of special stu-dents-remedial teachers at second level in order that the students with learning difficulties are given a proper level of tuition which adequately responds to their needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

55 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Education if she will outline her plans to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio in national schools since recent figures show that nearly three-quarters of all pupils are in classes of 30 pupils or more.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

55 Mr. McCartan asked the Minister for Education if she will outline her plans to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio in national schools since recent figures show that nearly three-quarters of all pupils are in classes of 30 pupils or more.

Question· oralPQ 15asked

48 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to improve the pupil-teacher ratios in secondary schools in County Kildare; if she accepts that improvement is required having regard to the increased number of students; if she has plans to improve matters in 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

48 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education if she has any plans to improve the pupil-teacher ratios in secondary schools in County Kildare; if she accepts that improvement is required having regard to the increased number of students; if she has plans to improve matters in 1991; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 14asked

17 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Education, in view of the fact that the pupil-teacher ratio at second level in Italy is 10/1 and in the United Kingdom is 13/1, the steps she proposes to take to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio from 20/1 to 19/1 as an initial step; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

17 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Education, in view of the fact that the pupil-teacher ratio at second level in Italy is 10/1 and in the United Kingdom is 13/1, the steps she proposes to take to reduce the pupil-teacher ratio from 20/1 to 19/1 as an initial step; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 13asked

12 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the fact that (a) this country has the largest primary classes in Europe, (b) lacks permanent employment opportunities for newly qualified teachers, (c) suffers from under provision of remedial teachers and (d) declining pupil numbers entering primary education release funds to her Department, she will give priority to the substantial reduction of the pupil-teacher ratio in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

12 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the fact that (a) this country has the largest primary classes in Europe, (b) lacks permanent employment opportunities for newly qualified teachers, (c) suffers from under provision of remedial teachers and (d) declining pupil numbers entering primary education release funds to her Department, she will give priority to the substantial reduction of the pupil-teacher ratio in the coming year; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 12asked

11 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the Government's proposals for the improvement of the pupil-teacher ratio at primary and post primary levels as proposed in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

11 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if she will outline the Government's proposals for the improvement of the pupil-teacher ratio at primary and post primary levels as proposed in the Programme for Government; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 11asked

10 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the fact that (1) mounting confusion is being experienced by teachers throughout the country with regard to assessment procedures for the new junior certificate, (2) sample papers have not yet issued, (3) almost half of the new programmes have been completed in schools and (4) a considerable amount of the confusion is as a result of the lateness of her decision on assessment, she is determined to go ahead with her proposals in 1992.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

10 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if, in view of the fact that (1) mounting confusion is being experienced by teachers throughout the country with regard to assessment procedures for the new junior certificate, (2) sample papers have not yet issued, (3) almost half of the new programmes have been completed in schools and (4) a considerable amount of the confusion is as a result of the lateness of her decision on assessment, she is determined to go ahead with her proposals in 1992.

Question· oralPQ 10asked

9 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being created in ordinary primary schools as a result of her integration policy which has resulted in many schools attempting to cope with pupils who have serious disabilities without any additional resources being made available to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

9 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the difficulties being created in ordinary primary schools as a result of her integration policy which has resulted in many schools attempting to cope with pupils who have serious disabilities without any additional resources being made available to the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 8asked

8 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if all the land has been acquired for the proposed national indoor sports centre; if so, when work will commence; and the amount of money which has been spent to date on land acquisition and the payment of consultants in relation to the provision of the centre.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 1990

8 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education if all the land has been acquired for the proposed national indoor sports centre; if so, when work will commence; and the amount of money which has been spent to date on land acquisition and the payment of consultants in relation to the provision of the centre.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

14 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social Welfare , with reference to his statement of 21 November 1988 regarding the action plan on moneylending and having regard to the Combat Poverty Report Moneylending and Low Income Families, if he will outline the action he has taken on moneylending since November 1988 with particular reference to (a) the provision of finance (b) his discussions with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Irish League of Credit Unions (c) the outcome of the review of debt clearance by public utilities such as the ESB and Bord Gáis Éireann (d) the publication and distribution of leaflets (e) the provision of a money advice service nationwide (f) discussions with the Minister for Education on the provision of a module on money management in first and second level schools; if he will make a general statement on his discussions with the Ministers for Industry and Commerce and Justice, on amending the Moneylenders Acts, 1900 and 1933 so as to curb this problem; and when the Oireachtas will have legislation placed before it for consideration.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 22 November 1990

14 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social Welfare , with reference to his statement of 21 November 1988 regarding the action plan on moneylending and having regard to the Combat Poverty Report Moneylending and Low Income Families, if he will outline the action he has taken on moneylending since November 1988 with particular reference to (a) the provision of finance (b) his discussions with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Irish League of Credit Unions (c) the outcome of the review of debt clearance by public utilities such as the ESB and Bord Gáis Éireann (d) the publication and distribution of leaflets (e) the provision of a money advice service nationwide (f) discussions with the Minister for Education on the provision of a module on money management in first and second level schools; if he will make a general statement on his discussions with the Ministers for Industry and Commerce and Justice, on amending the Moneylenders Acts, 1900 and 1933 so as to curb this problem; and when the Oireachtas will have legislation placed before it for consideration.

Question· oralPQ 97asked

97 Mr. S. Barrett asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

97 Mr. S. Barrett asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 92asked

92 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

92 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 85asked

85 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Education if she will, in conjunction with the Irish National Teachers Organisation and the management bodies, draw up guidelines and procedures which will assist teachers in recognising children who are being abused; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

85 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Education if she will, in conjunction with the Irish National Teachers Organisation and the management bodies, draw up guidelines and procedures which will assist teachers in recognising children who are being abused; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 82asked

82 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

82 Mr. Belton asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 75asked

75 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

75 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 73asked

73 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties experienced by many parents who have a number of children in third level education who do not have the benefit of a State grant; and whether she has any proposals to alleviate their plight.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

73 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties experienced by many parents who have a number of children in third level education who do not have the benefit of a State grant; and whether she has any proposals to alleviate their plight.

Question· oralPQ 72asked

72 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provision already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

72 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provision already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 70asked

70 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

70 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 69asked

69 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

69 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 66asked

66 Mr. Timmons asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

66 Mr. Timmons asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 65asked

65 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

65 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 58asked

58 Mr. Kemmy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will provide in-service courses for all national teachers in order to familiarise them with the behavioural systems to look out for and the agreed procedures for dealing with suspected and confirmed cases of child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

58 Mr. Kemmy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will provide in-service courses for all national teachers in order to familiarise them with the behavioural systems to look out for and the agreed procedures for dealing with suspected and confirmed cases of child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 47asked

47 Mr. Doyle asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

47 Mr. Doyle asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 37asked

37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

37 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education if arrangements exist for co-operation in the teaching of Irish or Gaelic between educational authorities in Ireland, Scotland and Nova Scotia where the language is still spoken; and, if not, if she will initiate joint projects, under the EC Lingua Programme, with the Scottish Department of Education on the teaching of Irish in conjunction with Scots Gaelic, or on the exchange of students and teachers concerned with these languages.

Question· oralPQ 36asked

17 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education the number of unemployed who have availed of the vocational training opportunities scheme in respect of (a) second level education and (b) other educational courses; the steps which are being taken to promote the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

17 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education the number of unemployed who have availed of the vocational training opportunities scheme in respect of (a) second level education and (b) other educational courses; the steps which are being taken to promote the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 35asked

15 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Education if, in view of (a) the importance of sport in the character development of children, (b) the importance of hurling as a national sport and (c) the high cost of hurleys, she will make a grant available to hurling and football clubs to offset the VAT element.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

15 Mr. Barry asked the Minister for Education if, in view of (a) the importance of sport in the character development of children, (b) the importance of hurling as a national sport and (c) the high cost of hurleys, she will make a grant available to hurling and football clubs to offset the VAT element.

Question· oralPQ 34asked

14 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the long delays in the payments of substitute teachers; the proposals she has to rectify the problem; when the proposals will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

14 Mr. Pattison asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the long delays in the payments of substitute teachers; the proposals she has to rectify the problem; when the proposals will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 33asked

85 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Education if she will, in conjunction with the Irish National Teachers Organisation and the management bodies, draw up guidelines and procedures which will assist teachers in recognising children who are being abused; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

85 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Education if she will, in conjunction with the Irish National Teachers Organisation and the management bodies, draw up guidelines and procedures which will assist teachers in recognising children who are being abused; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 32asked

58 Mr. Kemmy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will provide in-service courses for all national teachers in order to familiarise them with the behavioural systems to look out for and the agreed procedures for dealing with suspected and confirmed cases of child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

58 Mr. Kemmy asked the Minister for Education if her Department will provide in-service courses for all national teachers in order to familiarise them with the behavioural systems to look out for and the agreed procedures for dealing with suspected and confirmed cases of child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 31asked

13 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education if she will arrange that all Bachelors of Education and special education courses will include a module dealing with the issues involved in child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

13 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Education if she will arrange that all Bachelors of Education and special education courses will include a module dealing with the issues involved in child abuse; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Question· oralPQ 23asked

97 Mr. S. Barrett asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

97 Mr. S. Barrett asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 22asked

92 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

92 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 21asked

75 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

75 Mrs. Barnes asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 20asked

72 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provision already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

72 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provision already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 19asked

70 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

70 Mr. Crowley asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 18asked

66 Mr. Timmons asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

66 Mr. Timmons asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post-primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 17asked

10 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

10 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Question· oralPQ 16asked

8 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 July 1990

8 Mr. Flanagan asked the Minister for Education the arrangements she intends to make regarding the availability of permanent in-service training for teachers at post primary level apart from those provisions already made in regard to the junior cycle.

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